The Ramona CollectionThese are perfect to start in Kindergarten since Ramona has just begun Kindergarten in the first book. Girls (and boys) will love the adventures and mishaps of spunky little Ramona.Generations of children have grown up with Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph Mouse, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. Beverly Cleary continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages.

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These are perfect to start in Kindergarten since Ramona has just begun Kindergarten in the first book. Girls (and boys) will love the adventures and mishaps of spunky little Ramona.

Magic Tree House SeriesThis is one of my favorite children's series. Both my son and now my daughter love the story of a sister and brother and their magic treehouse.Get ready for a world of adventure with the first four titles in the beloved Magic Tree House series!Jack and his little sister Annie are just two regular kids from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania. Then they discover a mysterious tree house...

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This is one of my favorite children's series. Both my son and now my daughter love the story of a sister and brother and their magic treehouse.

Naughtiest Girl CollectionCame highly recommend by my friend MJ who has 2 daughters.Enid Blyton died in 1968 but remains one of the best-known and best-loved writers of children's stories. She is consistently voted a children's favourite in author polls.

Charlotte's WebA classic every girl should read.Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time.

If your daughter likes Ivy & Bean, this is another great collection for young girls.

Encyclopedia BrownThese are such wonderful books for boys or girls. You read a short story and try to figure out how Encyclopedia (and his BFF Sally) solve the case.Encyclopedia Brown has found a home at Puffin, and we?re celebrating his arrival with a boxed set! Just in time for the holidays, this set contains the first four books in the classic Encyclopedia Brown series. Whether Encyclopedia Brown is solving...

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These are such wonderful books for boys or girls. You read a short story and try to figure out how Encyclopedia (and his BFF Sally) solve the case.

Ivy & BeanMy daughter started these when she just turned 5. She loves the stories of Ivy & Bean.Meet Ivy and Bean, two friends who never meant to like each other. This boxed set is a delightful introduction to these spunky characters.

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My daughter started these when she just turned 5. She loves the stories of Ivy & Bean.

Heidi Heckelbeck SeriesMy daughter ploughed through Heidi Heckelbeck gets glasses and now wants the other books in this series. Reading level is about equal to Ivy and Bean. Girls love Heidi who is quirky and funny.Heidi Heckelbeck sees things differently in this whimsically witchy chapter book. When her friend Lucy Lancaster gets glasses, Heidi notices all the attention Lucy gets and decides that she, too, needs a new look. In order to get glasses, Heidi...

My daughter ploughed through Heidi Heckelbeck gets glasses and now wants the other books in this series. Reading level is about equal to Ivy and Bean. Girls love Heidi who is quirky and funny.

ClementineAnother series of books sure to delight your young girl reader. Perfect for girls anywhere from 6-8 years old.Clementine, a not-so-common third grader, knows her way around the principal's office as well as she does the art-supply closet.

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Another series of books sure to delight your young girl reader. Perfect for girls anywhere from 6-8 years old.

Thea Stilton SeriesRecommend by my high school friend Virginia who definitely knows her books. Looks like there is a whole series of books here with different adventures in each.Praise for Geronimo Stilton books:"Lightning pace and full-color design will hook kids in a flash." -- Publishers Weekly

Recommend by my high school friend Virginia who definitely knows her books. Looks like there is a whole series of books here with different adventures in each.

Nancy DrewI remember Nancy Drew from when I was a little girl. I can't wait to share this series with my daughter!Nancy and her two best friends, George and Bess, are so excited! They have been invited to Deirdre's sleepover party! There will be pizza, cake, and even a pajama fashion show. But the most exciting thing is that the party has a City Girls doll theme. All of the guests are bringing their dolls with them!

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I remember Nancy Drew from when I was a little girl. I can't wait to share this series with my daughter!

The Jewel Fairies CollectionThis is a whole collection of books. Little girls LOVE them. Parents not so much.Four Jewel Fairies adventures, now in one volume!Jack Frost is up to no good again! This time, he's stolen the seven jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the Jewel Fairies can't do their jobs.

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This is a whole collection of books. Little girls LOVE them. Parents not so much.

Little House on the PrairieAmazon recommends for 8+ years old but I think these stories are just fine for kids as young as 5-6 years old. They may need some help reading them at first.When Laura Ingalls Wilder first wrote of her experiences growing up in the 1800s, no one could have predicted the impact her stories would have on generations of children to come!

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Amazon recommends for 8+ years old but I think these stories are just fine for kids as young as 5-6 years old. They may need some help reading them at first.

Junie B. JonesNot every parent will love these books since they contain words like "stupid". They remind me a little of Captain Underpants in that regard. They get your kid reading that's for sure!Outrageously sassy Junie B. Jones will make young kids crave their daily dose of reading.

Not every parent will love these books since they contain words like "stupid". They remind me a little of Captain Underpants in that regard. They get your kid reading that's for sure!

Amelia BedeliaThese are definitely for the younger girl - even 4 or 5 years old. You can get them for different reading levels.Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas.

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These are definitely for the younger girl - even 4 or 5 years old. You can get them for different reading levels.

The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-PoohChildren can read this by themselves starting at about age 6-7 depending on their reading level. Such a delight!When Christopher Robin asks Pooh what he likes doing best in the world, Pooh says, after much thought, "What I like best in the whole world is Me and Piglet going to see You, and You saying 'What about a little something?'